I trained under Sifu Lai in the '70s, and he was my first and most influential teacher. He demanded perfect form and his speed was amazing. Although often overlooked when observing sound Northern Mantis technique, look closely at Sifu Lai's footwork and lower body structure as he executes his attacks; occupying the opponent's space while dissolving their structure is an integral part of the applications (and a by-product of perfect form and execution). My deepest respects to Sifu, his family, and the larger family of those lucky to have benefited from his teachings.
My Sifu's Sifu... I've never seen a video that has Grandmaster Brendan Lai demonstrating soo many different Praying Mantis techniques! Got a bit choked-up seeing this video of him. MUCH RESPECT!!!
I self-learned Wing Chun AND I use a lot of wrist because I play a lot badminton. Some of the forms in Wing Chun are actually similar to those of Mantis. Unfortunately, Wing Chun people tend to misunderstand the usage of these forms. In my interpretation of those Wing Chun forms, they are actually quite similar to the Mantis forms. Using your wrist is a good way to control your opponents without moving your arms or body too much. Some Wing Chun forms allow you to use your wrist both toward yourself and away from yourself. Using your wrist "outward" is called Tan Sau. Most Wing Chun practitioners have misinterpreted "Tan Sau". Tan Sau means moving your hand "outward", not "inward" like the very basic Mantis hand form. But both require your wrist movement a lot.
Hey, teacher. Thank you for the great work. I have two doubts(off topic): 1)if a person buys your Foundation course…does he can contact you to get more details or anything else(corrections etc)? 2) When will you launch more courses(on Mantis)?
Man I did Chinese martial arts since I was six, went to China twice, Húng gar, wing chun , hsing -I , San Hwong pao Chui. So glad I stopped doing those things and learned Brazilian jujitsu. Way more fun. way more real. No delusion. No old Chinese masters thinking that they could do crazy stuff that they can’t. Also I’m in better shape
Maybe however if you want a total martial art rolling around on the floor doesn’t cut it for me. BJJ is a component not the be all and end all. A truely great striker will destroy a BJJ practitioner any day.
I trained under Sifu Lai in the '70s, and he was my first and most influential teacher. He demanded perfect form and his speed was amazing. Although often overlooked when observing sound Northern Mantis technique, look closely at Sifu Lai's footwork and lower body structure as he executes his attacks; occupying the opponent's space while dissolving their structure is an integral part of the applications (and a by-product of perfect form and execution). My deepest respects to Sifu, his family, and the larger family of those lucky to have benefited from his teachings.
I love this style; it's my favorite type of kung fu.
Truly a great Sifu. I've read a lot about Brendan Lai. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure. All the best.
You're doing amazing work, thank you for helping advance the art!
Appreciate it.
My Sifu's Sifu... I've never seen a video that has Grandmaster Brendan Lai demonstrating soo many different Praying Mantis techniques!
Got a bit choked-up seeing this video of him.
MUCH RESPECT!!!
That was awesome, that’s a great lineage he’s powerful, fast & aesthetic 🤜🤛
7star 4 life❤❤❤
I self-learned Wing Chun AND I use a lot of wrist because I play a lot badminton. Some of the forms in Wing Chun are actually similar to those of Mantis. Unfortunately, Wing Chun people tend to misunderstand the usage of these forms. In my interpretation of those Wing Chun forms, they are actually quite similar to the Mantis forms. Using your wrist is a good way to control your opponents without moving your arms or body too much. Some Wing Chun forms allow you to use your wrist both toward yourself and away from yourself. Using your wrist "outward" is called Tan Sau. Most Wing Chun practitioners have misinterpreted "Tan Sau". Tan Sau means moving your hand "outward", not "inward" like the very basic Mantis hand form. But both require your wrist movement a lot.
Hey, teacher. Thank you for the great work. I have two doubts(off topic): 1)if a person buys your Foundation course…does he can contact you to get more details or anything else(corrections etc)? 2) When will you launch more courses(on Mantis)?
Ele esteve em solo brasileiro e foi muito amado.
beautiful
When I traveled with Sifu Lai in 94, he was full of amazing energy, and gave me many moments to remember fondly. Keep up the good work!
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Man I did Chinese martial arts since I was six, went to China twice, Húng gar, wing chun , hsing -I , San Hwong pao Chui.
So glad I stopped doing those things and learned Brazilian jujitsu. Way more fun. way more real. No delusion. No old Chinese masters thinking that they could do crazy stuff that they can’t. Also I’m in better shape
CMA is very good, the applications are great if you already have a fighting base.
Maybe however if you want a total martial art rolling around on the floor doesn’t cut it for me. BJJ is a component not the be all and end all.
A truely great striker will destroy a BJJ practitioner any day.
Grand Master Brendan Lai, you meant... 😒